The average train between Manchester and Rye takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Rye. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Rye at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rye. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rye station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Manchester to Rye train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Rye train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Manchester to Rye train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Manchester and Rye is 346.5 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rye via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 16m.